Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 19:15:00 Total observation time: 10.75 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson, Devin Banning
Observers: Devin Banning, Mike Ceci
Visitors: Linda Barber and David Hunter stopped by again, this time in the middle of one of the BW waves.
Weather: Warm with strong southerly winds. Early rain ended at 9:32AM. Another hour of rain from 12:40 to 1:40pm. A third shower between 3:50 and 4:14pm. Finally the last shower hit 4:45-5:10pm.
Raptor Observations: Two big BW flights occurred between afternoon showers when brief sunny skies created thermals. The two of us did well but we expect we missed some BWs in the heat of battle. Good numbers and diversity of other raptors. Half the day's TVs came through in the late afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations: More than 20 Great Blue Herons soldiered through including one group of 5.
Predictions: Westerlies, cool temps and mostly clear skies. A flight is sure to follow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
